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Catherine Norton

Jan 28, 20241 min read

Refuge

There is no need to run from memories or be consumed with worry about the future when we can be here now. Pause. Look around. Breathe....

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Catherine Norton

Dec 19, 20231 min read

Echoes of Perception

Everything before and after this moment in time exists within a single point that can be expanded and explored once we let go of the...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 25, 20231 min read

Calm Clarity

To understand patience, consider the source of impatience. Ask: Where does 'wanting what I want right now' come from? 1. Is it to...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 22, 20231 min read

Comfort in the Calm

We become accustomed to a certain amount of excitement from interpersonal drama and the struggle to survive. So when we find ourselves...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 1, 20231 min read

Harmonius Relationships

The best way to begin a harmonious relationship is to demonstrate respect and consideration from the start. This sets the stage for...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 30, 20231 min read

Relativity

The hour a teenager spends in detention is an eternity. Sending a text and waiting for a reply can seem like an eternity. These are...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 29, 20231 min read

Bloom Time

Be patient. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence #calm #patience #relax #trust Image courtesy of...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 28, 20231 min read

So Simple

If things aren't moving fast enough, we usually need to slow ourselves down. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 9, 20231 min read

Light Bearers

Darkness tries to convince us how powerful it is, but it cannot exist in the presence of light. Even without a lantern to guide us, we...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 8, 20231 min read

The Ready Cup

Time is limited by anxiety, which always tells us we have to rush to get our needs met. Counter this tendency with the expansion within...

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Catherine Norton

Aug 23, 20231 min read

The Chase

Fact: The stress of being pursued triggers a flight response. The more intense the chase, the faster they will run. Why not extend a...

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Catherine Norton

Aug 15, 20231 min read

Say What?

The second question could be, "What is this person's motivation for insulting me?" When we interrupt our emotional reactions, we gain...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 29, 20231 min read

Downregulation

There will always be something to be upset about, and yet the comfort of calm is everpresent, too. We may wean ourselves from intense...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 17, 20231 min read

Thoughtful Language

Thoughtful language creates a feeling of calm within us and improves our relations with others. Today's mindfulness challenge is to pay...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 9, 20231 min read

Failure to Respond

When feeling provoked, remember: There is no need to get upset. Note the situation and postpone the feeling. Go about normal life....

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Catherine Norton

May 22, 20231 min read

Inspiration Rises

Inspiration rises from the calm space within. Pause, find the center, and breathe. Solutions come when they aren't being chased....

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Catherine Norton

May 21, 20231 min read

Peace

There is a point of peace within each of us that we return to with every prayer, mantra, conscious breath, mindful moment, meditation, or...

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Catherine Norton

May 6, 20231 min read

The Pace of Peace

When we can't do it all, we should focus on our priorities and bow out of everything else gracefully. Ask: Which obligations am I ready...

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Catherine Norton

Apr 5, 20231 min read

Rise Above

When someone tries to provoke us, we are presented with a choice in how to respond. A few years ago, someone I barely knew complained my...

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Catherine Norton

Mar 5, 20231 min read

Peace Pearls

A rich life has more pearls than empty spaces. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...

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